Page 44 of Witch Way to the Diapers

Posey pulled out a sleek tablet. “I’ve met with their lawyers,” she began, her tone shifting to professional mode. “We argued that they have no grounds to contest Myla and Dune’s wishes regarding Vienna’s guardianship.”

“And?” Fia prompted, her fingers twisting in her lap.

Posey sighed. “The lawyers agreed with us, but your family is insistent on taking this to court. We’re looking at our first court visit in a few months.”

Fia’s shoulders slumped. “I should have known they wouldn’t give up easily.”

“Hey,” Posey said firmly, grasping Fia’s hand. “We’ve got this. The law is on our side, and more importantly, our entire family and their guardianship is too.”

Fia managed a small smile. “You’re right. Thank you, Posey. I don’t know what we’d do without you.”

“That’s what family’s for,” Posey winked. “Now, how about that lunch? I’m dying to meet these magical friends of yours.”

Sayer stayed behind since Vienna was taking her afternoon nap, leaving her and Posey to have a girls’ lunch.

The walk into town was a feast for the senses. Whispering Pines was abuzz with preparation for the upcoming Magical Lights Festival. Colorful banners fluttered in the breeze, and the air hummed with barely contained excitement.

“This place is incredible,” Posey marveled, her head swiveling to take in every detail. “I can see why Myla and Dune chose it.”

They arrived at Ivy’s teahouse, a quaint building with ivy creeping up its stone walls. The bell tinkled merrily as they entered, and the scent of herbs and freshly baked scones enveloped them.

“Fia!” Ivy called out from behind the counter, her bright green eyes crinkling with warmth. “And this must be Posey. Welcome to the Green Thicket.”

Before long, they were joined by Daisy and Sera, their table a lively hub of conversation and laughter. Fia felt a surge of gratitude for these women who had so quickly become her support system.

“So, Posey,” Daisy grinned, her pink hair bobbing as she leaned in conspiratorially. “Tell us all about Sayer as a kid. We need ammunition to tease him with.”

Posey’s eyes gleamed. “Oh, where do I start? There was this one time when he was seven and decided he wanted to be a circus lion...”

As Posey regaled them with tales of young Sayer’s antics, Fia found herself lost in thought. She pictured Sayer, not as the confident businessman she’d first met, but as a little boy with dreams and fears, just like Vienna.

“Earth to Fia,” Sera’s voice cut through her reverie. “You’ve got that dreamy look again. Thinking about a certain lion shifter, are we?”

Fia blushed, caught out. “Sorry, I was just...reflecting.”

“Oh, honey,” Ivy said softly, patting her hand. “We can all see how happy you two are together. Sayer’s has changed so much in the past few months. He’s like a different person around you and Vienna.”

“He really is amazing with her,” Fia admitted, warmth blooming in her chest. “The way he reads her bedtime stories, or how he always knows just how to make her laugh when she’s fussy...”

“Sounds like my brother’s found his calling,” Posey smiled. “So, spill. Are you two making any moves on the relationship front?”

Fia took a deep breath, suddenly feeling shy. “We’ve... we’ve decided to really give this a go. As a family unit, I mean. And I’m really happy with how things are progressing.”

The table erupted in excited squeals and congratulations. Fia laughed, overwhelmed by their enthusiasm.

“I’m so happy for you both,” Posey said, her eyes shining. “Sayer’s been searching for his mate for so long. I always knew when he found her, she’d be someone special.”

“Speaking of special,” Sera piped up, “have you thought about marriage?”

Fia nearly choked on her tea. “Marriage? Like, right now?”

“It’s never too soon when you’re talking about mates,” Daisy chimed in. “So, what do you think? Could you see yourself walking down the aisle toward our resident lion shifter?”

Fia paused, considering. The thought of marrying Sayer sent a thrill through her. “I... I would,” she confessed. “If he asked, I mean. Seeing him with Vienna, how amazing he is as a father and a partner... I know he’s the right one to create a family with.”

The women cooed and awed, their excitement palpable. Fia felt a weight lift off her shoulders, admitting her feelings out loud.

Their conversation was interrupted by Tabitha’s arrival, her blonde hair windswept and her blue eyes bright with excitement. “Sera! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. We need to finalize the plans for the Magical Lights Festival.”

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